Pathogens
Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA)

Precautions

Standard Precautions

Susceptibilities

General Information

  • Oxacillin
  • Nafcillin
  • Cefazolin
  • Penicillins
  • Cephalosporins
  • Carbapenems
  • Vancomycin
  • Daptomycin
  • Linezolid

Gram positive cocci in clusters, coagulase positive

Staph aureus is a ubiquitous organism that colonizes the skin/nares and can cause invasive disease.

  • Pyogenic skin and soft tissue infection
  • MSK infection
  • Endocarditis
  • Abscess
  • Pneumonia
  • Infection of prosthetic devices
  • Others

Add droplet precautions if patient has a cough